At The Philadelphia School we focus on the facts of science by developing an understanding of how those facts were established, what they mean, and how they can be used.

Science, engineering, and technology permeate every aspect of modern life and hold the key to many of humanity’s most pressing current and future challenges. In order for our students to understand, participate, and eventually take a lead in public policy issues and environmental concerns, they must develop an expanding understanding of scientific and engineering content and practices.

Our Goals

In increasingly complex and developmentally appropriate ways, students

ask questions and define problems

plan and carry out investigations

analyze and interpret data

develop and use models

use mathematics and computational thinking

construct logical explanations and design solutions

defend explanations by developing evidence based on data and challenge peers while searching for explanations

obtain, evaluate, and communicate information

CURRICULUM REVIEW 2017-2018

Each year our faculty conducts curricular reviews. This year's focus is on science and environmental education at TPS. We held meetings throughout the year to think about why and how we do science at TPS, how one year builds on the skills and content of another, and what we want our graduates to be equipped with at the end of their elementary school journey.